pharmacy technician

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.

Work setting:

Pharmacy or drugstore.

Tasks:

• Ensure the information on prescriptions is accurate.
• Enter client information in databases.
• Prepare medications for clients.
• Compound oral solutions, ointments and creams.
• Process money, cheques and credit/debit card payments.
• Scan items.
• Receive payment for goods or services.
• Provide customer service.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Attention to detail.
• Fast-paced environment.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Work under pressure.
• Tight deadlines.

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Client focus.
• Dependability.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Interpersonal awareness.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Team player.
• Flexibility.

Screening questions:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.

Employment terms options:

Evening.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

Day. Weekend.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

• Group insurance benefits.